Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 31 | 21 | 29 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 28 | 19 | 31 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Trail Blazers 111-100. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.